Hacker News with Generative AI: Tattoos

British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US Government document (bbc.co.uk)
A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of a notorious Venezuelan gang - despite the man having no connection to the group.

Misinformation, Government, Tattoos, Venezuela

38 points by n1b0m 15 days ago | 21 comments

Doctor Fukushi Masaichi and the art of preserving tattooed skin (dannydutch.com)
Tattoos have different meanings across cultures, ranging from sacred symbols to marks of rebellion. In Japan, tattoos are part of a broader subculture called irezumi, an intricate form of body art with its own set of unique designs, imagery, and symbolism. These elaborate tattoos often cover large parts of the body, with some resulting in full “bodysuits,” a tradition that is frequently linked with the yakuza—Japan’s organised crime syndicates.

Tattoos, Japan, Culture, Art, History

84 points by danielmorozoff 192 days ago | 22 comments

Tattoos as a risk factor for malignant lymphoma: a population-based study (sciencedirect.com)

Health, Science, Medical Research, Cancer, Tattoos

40 points by gnabgib 334 days ago | 3 comments